Tesla has signed a multi-year agreement with clean energy infrastructure provider NatPower to deploy over 25 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Europe, marking a major advancement in the continent’s renewable energy landscape. The battery storage projects, to be located primarily in Italy and the United Kingdom, aim to stabilize electrical grids,…
Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan have signed a series of agreements aimed at enhancing trade, customs, transport, energy, agriculture, banking, and labor migration cooperation. The agreements, finalized during a June 22 ceremony in Baku, mark a significant step toward integrating Turkmenistan into the trans-Caspian trade route known as the Middle Corridor, which links Central Asia with Europe…
LAHORE, June 24: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has apprehended a man in Lahore accused of blackmailing women through a fraudulent “istikhara” scam. The suspect reportedly deceived women by offering false religious guidance and subsequently exploited them for blackmail. According to the officials, authorities recovered objectionable videos and photos from the suspect’s devices….
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expressed profound grief over the fatalities and destruction caused by powerful earthquakes in Venezuela. Both leaders issued separate condolences, extending sympathy to the affected families as well as the Venezuelan government and people during this challenging period. The Pakistani leaders affirmed the nation’s solidarity…
Samsung has announced the introduction of its next-generation Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0, promising significant advancements in speed, power efficiency, and artificial intelligence (AI) performance for upcoming flagship smartphones and other devices. Built on the latest JEDEC embedded storage interface specification, the new UFS 5.0 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 10.8GB/s and write…
Pakistan’s National Assembly has approved the Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, introducing significant tax changes impacting the automotive sector. The new measures primarily target luxury car imports, completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles, and vehicle registrations in Islamabad, resulting in increased costs for high-end vehicles and an altered taxation structure. Luxury Internal Combustion Engine…
The Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) has announced a temporary suspension of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus service on June 23, 2026. The decision comes as authorities prepare for security and traffic arrangements related to the 7th Muharram observance. According to the official advisory, metro bus operations will halt after 7:00 p.m. to accommodate special security…
Meta has appointed Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the tech giant looks to capitalize on the messaging app’s vast user base with new monetization strategies. The announcement was made on Monday night alongside news that Meta would lead a $900 million investment round in Shah’s consumer finance company,…
The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has commenced production from the Sahito-1 gasfield located in Khairpur district, Sindh. The company confirmed that gas supply from the new field has been integrated into the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) network. According to an official statement, Sahito-1 is currently generating 6.0 million standard cubic…
Hyderabad’s Wildlife Department successfully intercepted an illegal attempt to smuggle pelicans, resulting in the arrest of two individuals, including the driver of a mini truck involved in the operation. Deputy Conservator Wildlife Mumtaz Soomro confirmed that 16 pelicans were recovered during a vehicle search prompted by a secret tip-off. The birds were being transported from…